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Sharing an example how you can make an impact and drive global change! I set up the not-for-profit World Gay Boxing Championships (WGBC) to disrupt homophobia etc. in sport🥊🏳️🌈 Following an incident at UFC 298, Sports Gazette published an article about homophobia and anti-LGBTQ+ abuse in combat sports. The harsh reality is nothing changes unless people have the courage to stand up and do something. This is where opportunities for leadership and greatness are found! The article contains two examples of world first initiatives I led and delivered… 🥊 Collaborating with the WBC on a statement announcing their allyship to the community. 🥊Successfully holding a boxing competition for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. The final paragraph of the article has an excellent Call To Action: Inspire a new wave of advocacy. Could this be YOU? (link to article in comments)

This is diversity, equality and inclusion, right here. Football has been slow to recognise diversity. In the late 1970s, West Bromwich Albion FC had the Three Degrees (an awful nickname) of Cyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham and Brendan Batson, three talented players who were at the forefront of racial discrimination in the sport. Racism is still an issue in the sport. Some would argue that there is a change in attitude to one of tolerance, but note this is not acceptance! The topic of LGBTQI+ remains a largely taboo subject. Players such as Thomas Hitzelsperger (former Aston Villa player, with a thumping left foot) felt he couldn't be his genuine self during his playing career. Others, like Justin Fashanu did and it cost him his career, family and ended in his suicide in 1998. We now have players like Josh Cavallo, the first player in top flight men's football to 'come out', and Quinn, the first transgender player to have confidence and, to a degree, allyship to be open about who they are. It is incredibly brave of these LGBTQ± players to be their true selves. Building an environment of allyship is hugely supportive for them. Players like Aaron Ramsdale are actively taking a stand in the matter due to family members being gay. Brighton and Hove Albion FC fly the pride flag proudly. They see and recognise the people that support them and their wider community. The team and fans have often been subject to homophobic abuse because of the 10.73% of Brighton's population being part of the LGBTQ+ community. The game is gradually changing. It is recognising diversity and is creating an inclusive environment. However, others need to challenge the prejudicial views of others, like Brighton and Hove Albion FC, Aaron Ramsdale and others. If English football can start recognising and including #lgbtqiaplus there is no reason why other businesses and industries can't. #lgbtq #equalityanddiversity #deib #edandI #equality #diversity #inclusion #belonging #transgender #brightonandhove

In this issue of No Notes! you'll read about UCLA Gymnastics, financial challenges in the LGBTQ+ community, Part 1 of a five-part series about What To Do During a Recession or Market Pullback, and the financial benefits of decluttering. Let me know if you want a copy!

Trans Day of Visibility takes place every 31 March. It marks a time to celebrate trans and non-binary people, and to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by the community worldwide. It also provides an opportunity for trans and non-binary people to feel seen through positive and realistic representation – and for allies to learn more about how they can stand in solidarity. Visibility is crucial. Without exposure to others who think, feel, and live in a similar way to them – especially for those who exist outside of society’s norms – they can feel lost and alone.   On this Trans Day of Visibility, it's crucial for us to contemplate the significant value of visibility alongside its associated challenges.   Transgender athletes who are visible often face severe discrimination and exclusion worldwide. This discrimination manifests in official bans from governing bodies and an uptick in transphobic rhetoric within public discourse. Unfortunately, this discrimination frequently leads individuals to either leave sports or refrain from joining them altogether, particularly during crucial stages of their lives where participation could offer immense benefits.   Sports, including rugby, serve as potent avenues for self-discovery, community engagement, and healthier lifestyles. To underscore this and encourage others to explore their local rugby clubs, we've extended invitations to members of the trans community to share their experiences and what rugby means to them, thereby showcasing the transformative power of the sport.   #Rugby #RugbyUnion #rugbyforall #igr #rugbyfamily #rugbylife #sport #rugbylove #rugbyteam #rugbyplayers #rugbyclub #rugbytraining #team #rugbyskills #lgbtrugby #lgbt #lgbtq #loveislove #queer #trans #transgender #lgbtqia #lgbtpride #nonbinary #equality #inclusiverugby #inclusive #nonbinary #lgbtcommunity

So, you’re thinking about selling your place and you’ve got that gleam in your eye. ‘I can do this myself,’ you say. Ah, the siren call of FSBO—For Sale By Owner. But before you start channeling your inner real estate mogul, let’s break down why the FSBO (For Sale By Owner) route might just be the detour you don’t wanna take! 🚫 ✔️Lower Selling Price: Homes sold with an agent typically sell for $24,000 more than those sold by the owner. That’s a significant amount of money you could be leaving on the table. ✔️ Limited Exposure: Without an agent, your home won’t be listed on multiple listing services (MLS), which limits its exposure to potential buyers. ✔️ Lack of Negotiation Skills: An experienced agent knows how to negotiate the best price and terms for you, something you might not be skilled at. ✔️ Lack of Buyer Trust: Buyers often feel more comfortable dealing with a professional rather than a homeowner. Ready to sell smart, not hard? Call me. June Allen-Smith - A REALTOR® for EVERYONE! 🌈 (815) 995-9786 June@OwnWithJune.com OwnWithJune.com #ownwithjune #carmarcrealty #veteran #military #veteran #lgbtq #realestate #sellyourhomewithme #plainfieldilrealtor #homeseller #willcountyrealtor #jolietrealtor

If there’s anything I’ve learned in the last few years, is that working as a professional in sport as an open gay man who is unapologetically myself… You don’t get a snappin’ rainbow fans at professional footballers without having to take a few punches first. My queer sport colleagues and I have and continue to forge or paths through a field that is often hostile and rough to traverse. We’ve faced setbacks and even outright discrimination that has made things difficult. We keep taking the punches and continue moving forward. We are stronger, tougher, more resilient because of it, and we deliver on it too. For us, the stakes are higher and the pressure is greater to succeed without compromising who we are. Yet, it’s the best of who we are that sets us apart from the rest whole being able to express that to help our athletes, colleagues, peers, and ourselves to succeed in ways they never even considered. This charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent within us all is truly what it takes to keep moving forward. Im proud of all my LGBTQ+ sport friends and colleagues who are foraging their paths along with me. It is with your support, leadership, and guidance that have helped me to stay strong with it, especially on those times I wanted to give up. I always say that sport is an expression of the best of who you are, this applies to athletes and sport professionals both. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏋️🥊🏊♂️💪 https://lnkd.in/e-Wn9vCf #SportsDiversity #SportPsychology #SportScience #strengthandconditioning #coach #coaching #sport #gaycoach #lgbtsport #queersport #gaysport

To our LGBTQ+ swimmers... this is your reminder that you are important to us all year round. Zoggs continue to educate ourselves and 'show up' by working with partners, ambassadors and swim groups who help us be better allies to our LGBQT+ community You are special, you are worthy, you are valid 🙌 From all of us at Zoggs, we wish a happy and safe Pride month to our community.💙 🏳️🌈 _____ Here are just a few ways in which you can be the best ally in the swimming community: 💙Try on and return - If you don't feel your best self in your Zoggs swimwear, we encourage you to use our free returns until you find the right suit for you. 💙Get to know your fellow swimmers - Listen to their stories. Everybody's swim story is different, when somebody feels confident to tell you their why, make sure you don't interrupt. 💙Be conscious and don't offend - Understand the language of how your fellow swimmers want to be addressed, learn how they say their name and their pronouns. 💙Empower each other - As a swim community, we connect with people of all ages and backgrounds - let's embrace each other and be an ally for every type of swimmer. #Pride #zoggs

🌈 Pride Round 2024 🌈 Hockey ACT 2024 Pride Ambassador. Please join us in welcoming our CEO - Rob Sheekey Hockey ACT Ambassadors publicly display their support for people of diverse sexualities, sex, or gender identities, and are an integral part in making Hockey ACT a safe and welcoming environment free of harassment or discrimination. The Role of an Ally/Ambassador: - Contribute to improving education and awareness of the LGBTQ+ community. - Provide a comfortable and confidential environment for people to discuss matters related to sexual diversity and sex or gender identity. - Work on expanding their understanding of LGBTIQA+ communities and the nature and impact of discrimination experienced by LGBTIQA+ people. - Role models and shows leadership by publicly supporting sexual, sex and gender diversity within the community. - Contribute to stamping out prejudice-related harassment. (*Allies are not expected to be experts or to take on a counselling role but have access to resources to refer to appropriate services.) #HockeyACT #PrideRound

#Representation is important--even in video games. Interesting story about #LGBTQ representation in video games and data to support seeing more of that.

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